How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting

Posted on 2012-11-01 21:14:47. by Stewart Lavigne

When you are turning off the overhead kitchen light and turning on the under cabinets light, it feels cozy and inviting. By doing this will get a softer light which is illuminating without glaring. If there is a dark corner, this cabinet lighting will perfectly fit it. It can bring the dark ambiance into life. If there is a will inside you, this project can be done within an hour using several simple tools. The best part is that the cabinet lighting is not expensive but can add a nice modern touch. Here below are the things related to the topic of how to install under cabinet lighting.

1. Get what kind of lighting which you like determined. You can easily found the type of fluorescent that tends to be the less expensive but cannot give the proper light which your room needs. The puck halogen bulbs will cost you more but can give you more pleasant light that will make better atmosphere in your kitchen.

2. Get the lights placed under the cabinet. Marked the place where you want to get the light placed using pencil. Get the lights string plugged in and just be sure it will enough for the distance that you need. How man lights that you want to add will define the different size of the sets.

3. Get the manufacturer’s directions read on the paperwork that came together in one package with the light. There is usually a light holder. Get pilot holes drilled for the screws so there will be no risk of ruining your valuable cabinets.

4. Next step, get the mounting plates are screwed properly into the cabinets’ underside in the marked positions. Get the puck bulbs added and plug it into your current wall outlet. Just ensure yourself that all the bulbs installed will work properly.

5. Get the halogen lights turned off when leaving the room for a long period of time. Just remember to get them unplugged when leaving home.

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